Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:14

BSB
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
AKJV
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
CPDV
The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.
ERV
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
NHEB
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
SMT
The wise shall hide knowledge: and the mouth of the foolish drew near destruction.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:14
Summary
Wise people accumulate knowledge, fools approach ruin
Event
Knowledge storage versus destruction proximity
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom